Wiley Acquires Emerald Publishing Limited

June 2, 2026

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) agreed to acquire Emerald Publishing Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at £337 million (USD 452 million) from Cambridge Information Group (CIG). The deal expands Wiley’s journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and strengthens its proprietary research content position for AI and data analytics.

Buyers
Wiley
Targets
Emerald Publishing Limited
Sellers
Cambridge Information Group (CIG)
Location
United Kingdom
Transaction Type
Buyout

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